Lake Nona's public pickleball runs through the USTA National Campus, with free drop-in mornings, beginner classes and padel on the side

Pickleball courts in Lake Nona

By David Myers, Broker Associate · NonaOrlandoProperties.com · Last updated November 2026

The USTA National Campus at 10000 USTA Blvd. is Lake Nona's public pickleball venue. Pickleball programs run on its Nemours Family Zone courts, with free community drop-in play for adults 18 and older on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday mornings from 7 to 8:30 a.m. for players who have taken Pickleball 101 or already play. Courts and programs are booked through CourtReserve. The campus also runs padel, with a free Sunday drop-in. Club and neighborhood courts in Lake Nona are generally limited to members or residents. The closest Orange County public pickleball is at the South Econ Recreation Center, which requires a county gym membership.

Lake Nona is home to the national campus of American tennis, so it fits that pickleball found a home there too. The USTA National Campus runs Lake Nona's public pickleball program, and it is where most new residents pick up a paddle for the first time.

Here is where to play, what it costs to start, and which courts are open to the public and which are not.

Where can I play pickleball in Lake Nona?

The USTA National Campus is the public option in Lake Nona; club courts and neighborhood amenity courts are generally limited to members or residents.

Pickleball near Lake Nona (confirmed November 2026)
Venue Who can play Address
USTA National Campus Public: drop-in, classes, leagues, tournaments 10000 USTA Blvd., Orlando 32827
Lake Nona Performance Club Members 6775 Chopra Ter, Orlando 32827
Neighborhood amenity centers Residents and guests, per HOA rules Varies by neighborhood
South Econ Recreation Center Orange County gym members 3850 S. Econlockhatchee Tr., Orlando 32829

Is there free pickleball at the USTA National Campus?

Yes. The campus runs a free Pickleball Community Drop-In for adults 18 and older on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 7 to 8:30 a.m.

Drop-in is for players who have taken the campus's Pickleball 101 class or already have pickleball experience. Spots are space-permitting, and the campus asks players to reserve at least 24 hours ahead. Reservations, court bookings and program sign-ups all run through CourtReserve, linked from the USTA National Campus pickleball page.

All pickleball programs are held on the campus's Nemours Family Zone courts. The campus is at 10000 USTA Blvd., and its hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. The main line is 407-675-2500.

How do beginners get started?

Start with Pickleball 101; once you finish it, you can join the campus's open play.

The program ladder runs from there: Pickleball 102, Novice Social Play for 2.0 to 2.9 players, Intermediate Social Play at 3.0 and up, Practice to Play, Skills and Drills, singles and doubles training, and an Advanced Skills class for 4.0 players that the head pro approves. There is also Cardio Pickleball, DUPR match play and junior clinics for ages 9 to 13.

Programs run in seasonal sessions, and prices are on a pricing sheet linked from the pickleball page. We have not listed fees here because they change by session; check the current sheet before you register.

What pickleball events are coming up at the USTA campus?

The campus lists a Black Friday Social on November 27 and a Three Person Team Holiday Tournament on December 5 and 6, 2026.

The Black Friday Social runs 9 to 11:30 a.m., with registration listed as coming soon. Tournament and social listings change through the season, so check the campus calendar for the latest.

For tennis at the same address, see our guide to the USTA National Campus.

Can I play padel in Lake Nona?

Yes. The USTA National Campus also runs padel, including a free Padel Community Drop-In on Sundays from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Padel is played in a walled court with solid paddles, and it has its own beginner track: Padel 101 and 102, practice-to-play groups and open play by level. Drop-in is for adults 18 and older who have taken Padel 101 or already play, and you bring your own racquet. Regular padel players can buy the campus's Annual Padel Play Pass, which covers court rentals for a year for a one-time fee.

Does the Lake Nona Performance Club have pickleball?

The club is members-only, and its base membership includes two courts; ask the club whether pickleball is on the current court schedule.

The Lake Nona Performance Club at 6775 Chopra Ter lists courts among its base membership along with pools, classes and an indoor track, and it runs recreational and team sports leagues. Its own website does not describe a pickleball program, so confirm before you join for pickleball alone. The club's hours are 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.

Do Lake Nona neighborhoods have their own pickleball courts?

Some neighborhood amenity centers include courts, and those are usually for residents and their guests only.

Amenity packages differ from one neighborhood to the next, and HOAs set their own rules on reservations, guests and hours. If a court close to home matters to you, put it on the list when you compare neighborhoods, and ask the HOA for its court rules before you buy. Our neighborhood amenities chart is the place to start.

Where is the nearest public county pickleball?

The South Econ Recreation Center at 3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail is the closest Orange County pickleball site on the County's list.

Play there is included with a paid Orange County adult gym membership: $100 a year, $25 for 90 days or $10 a day, and $75 a year for seniors 55 and older and active military. The center's phone is 407-254-9092; call for its current pickleball times. Orange County also lists first-come, first-served open play at Downey Park, 10107 Flowers Ave., in east Orlando.

One note for anyone searching online: some court directories list a "Dill Dinkers Lake Nona." Dill Dinkers' own location directory shows no Orlando-area club as of November 2026.

Pros, Cons and Our Take

Pros

  • Free adult drop-in three mornings a week at the USTA National Campus
  • A full beginner-to-advanced program ladder in one place
  • Padel at the same campus, with its own free drop-in
  • Online booking through CourtReserve

Cons

  • Drop-in is early morning only, 7 to 8:30 a.m.
  • Drop-in requires Pickleball 101 or prior experience
  • Club and neighborhood courts are limited to members or residents
  • The nearest county courts are a drive and need a gym membership

Our Take

New to the game? Take Pickleball 101 at the USTA campus and you are cleared for open play. Already play? Book the free drop-in and you will know half the regulars by your second Sunday. Whether a court down the street matters is a question worth settling when you choose a neighborhood, not after.

What the Neighbors Know

The USTA National Campus sits near Medical City, a short drive from Laureate Park, Summerdale Park and Isles of Lake Nona. Those 7 a.m. drop-ins are easier when the drive is short.

For more ways to play, see our Lake Nona sports guide and the Lake Nona parks guide.

Official Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I play pickleball in Lake Nona?

The USTA National Campus at 10000 USTA Blvd. is the public venue, with drop-in play, classes, leagues and tournaments. Club and neighborhood courts are generally limited to members or residents.

Is there free pickleball in Lake Nona?

Yes. The USTA National Campus runs a free Pickleball Community Drop-In for adults 18 and older on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Players need Pickleball 101 or prior experience.

How do I book pickleball at the USTA National Campus?

Through CourtReserve, linked from the campus pickleball page. The campus asks drop-in players to reserve at least 24 hours ahead.

Is there padel in Lake Nona?

Yes. The USTA National Campus runs padel programs and a free Padel Community Drop-In on Sundays from 7:30 to 9 a.m. for adults 18 and older.

Is there a Dill Dinkers in Lake Nona?

No. Dill Dinkers' own location directory shows no Orlando-area club as of November 2026.

Where is the closest public county pickleball to Lake Nona?

The South Econ Recreation Center at 3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, where play is included with an Orange County adult gym membership of $100 a year, $25 for 90 days or $10 a day.